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Chapter 4: Checkmate in one · Level 24 of 50

Level 24: Mate, Not Stalemate

Goal: Checkmate — but be careful: if the king is not in check and cannot move, it is stalemate, a draw. 4 puzzles · ★★★ = no mistakes.

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You are winning — but one careless move can throw it away.

Got it? Try the puzzles ↓

🎯 Your mission

  1. 1Solve all 4 puzzles — the dots above the board turn green
  2. 2After each one, press Next puzzle →
  3. 3Finish the level: you get stars ★★★ and it counts for the Chapter 4 certificate
🎓 Chapter 4 certificate to save your stars and earn the certificate
Puzzle 1 of 4

Checkmate in one — not stalemate!

Your move

💡 Need a hint?

Make sure your move gives check. A move that only takes away every square, without check, is stalemate.

What you learn here

Stalemate means the player to move is not in check but has no legal move. The game is a draw! When you are winning, always leave the king a square — or give checkmate.

Chapter 4 — Checkmate in one: Find the one move that leaves the king in check with no escape. Watch out for stalemate!

Chapter 4 levels